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Progress Journals & Experimental Routines / Re: Chris' training journal
« on: December 29, 2012, 06:45:25 am »
I thought 225x5 was your PR.
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Strength, Power, Reactivity, & Speed Discussion / Re: adidas Adi Power at 200$ vs. Powerlift Trainer at 90$
« on: December 29, 2012, 06:44:15 am »Raptor are you using a coupon code? Try URLEBC52 for 15% off.
On eastbay? You should've sent that as a private message haha
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Progress Journals & Experimental Routines / Re: Age vs Vertical
« on: December 28, 2012, 03:16:59 pm »
You do that. You have no time to waste at your age 
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Strength, Power, Reactivity, & Speed Discussion / Re: adidas Adi Power at 200$ vs. Powerlift Trainer at 90$
« on: December 28, 2012, 09:08:34 am »but i had serious form issues before while you don't. Also, that doesn't mean i wouldn't see that difference with the powerlifts too.
Well I have no form issues because I squat very wide and with the feet pointed pretty much at 45 degrees outside. Penguin shit basically. That allows me enough hip opening to go lower than parallel.
If I were to squat shoudler width... I would have serious form issues
So... that's the main reason why I want oly shoes - to allow me to squat narrow and get those quads growing (and also better form etc).
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Strength, Power, Reactivity, & Speed Discussion / Re: adidas Adi Power at 200$ vs. Powerlift Trainer at 90$
« on: December 28, 2012, 08:34:43 am »Raptor, germany ships to romania right?
www.strengthshop.de
www.nerlinger.com
Thanks but let me rephrase it: I will ONLY get those that are on eastbay.com. I can't be bothered to go to customs houses and postal offices and pay 234234832943482349 $ more for shipping and shit like that.
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Strength, Power, Reactivity, & Speed Discussion / Re: adidas Adi Power at 200$ vs. Powerlift Trainer at 90$
« on: December 28, 2012, 06:26:03 am »
I've used boots when squatting... they do help, especially since the boots usually have SOME elevation in the heel and they are pretty sturdy... but they're not enough.
I think I'm going to go with the Adi Powers though.
I think I'm going to go with the Adi Powers though.
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Strength, Power, Reactivity, & Speed Discussion / Re: adidas Adi Power at 200$ vs. Powerlift Trainer at 90$
« on: December 28, 2012, 06:19:42 am »
Also found these:
http://www.eastbay.com/product/model:181078/sku:88180/reebok-crossfit-oly-u-form-mens/black/red/?cm=GLOBAL%20SEARCH%3A%20KEYWORD%20SEARCH
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LVB3qoCW_w" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LVB3qoCW_w</a>
http://www.eastbay.com/product/model:181078/sku:88180/reebok-crossfit-oly-u-form-mens/black/red/?cm=GLOBAL%20SEARCH%3A%20KEYWORD%20SEARCH
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Strength, Power, Reactivity, & Speed Discussion / Re: adidas Adi Power at 200$ vs. Powerlift Trainer at 90$
« on: December 28, 2012, 06:16:04 am »
Nope, just these two. Remember, I don't live in the USA.
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Strength, Power, Reactivity, & Speed Discussion / Re: adidas Adi Power at 200$ vs. Powerlift Trainer at 90$
« on: December 28, 2012, 06:10:25 am »
Yeah, of course.
By the way - they say that you should "bake" them in the oven for a while so that they fit your foot form. Not sure about that one.
By the way - they say that you should "bake" them in the oven for a while so that they fit your foot form. Not sure about that one.
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Strength, Power, Reactivity, & Speed Discussion / Re: adidas Adi Power at 200$ vs. Powerlift Trainer at 90$
« on: December 28, 2012, 06:05:50 am »3596
Strength, Power, Reactivity, & Speed Discussion / Re: adidas Adi Power at 200$ vs. Powerlift Trainer at 90$
« on: December 28, 2012, 06:03:50 am »
Yeah I know. If I miss on the size though I'm fucked. If they don't fit me after I pay 200$ that's a disaster.
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Strength, Power, Reactivity, & Speed Discussion / adidas Adi Power at 200$ vs. Powerlift Trainer at 90$
« on: December 28, 2012, 05:39:28 am »
http://www.eastbay.com/product/model:178808/sku:24382/adidas-adi-power-weight-lift-mens/red/white/?cm=searchmenstrainingshoes
vs
http://www.eastbay.com/product/model:167265/sku:46532/adidas-powerlift-trainer-mens/grey/black/?cm=searchmenstrainingshoes#sku=456300
We've had this discussion before but there's such a big price difference and the question is, for my level (and even if I get over 2x in the squat) - should I really go with 200$ for the power weight lift shoes or should I go with 90$ for the powerlift trainer shoes? Is it that big of a difference?
I mean if I squatted all my life in running shoes and basketball shoes... does it really matter if I go with this or the other? It should still help, even if the heel is softer for the cheaper shoe.
The question is if it will allow me to squat narrow and get these sucky quads to grow.
Also:
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3ygp7bkGxc" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3ygp7bkGxc</a>
vs
http://www.eastbay.com/product/model:167265/sku:46532/adidas-powerlift-trainer-mens/grey/black/?cm=searchmenstrainingshoes#sku=456300
We've had this discussion before but there's such a big price difference and the question is, for my level (and even if I get over 2x in the squat) - should I really go with 200$ for the power weight lift shoes or should I go with 90$ for the powerlift trainer shoes? Is it that big of a difference?
I mean if I squatted all my life in running shoes and basketball shoes... does it really matter if I go with this or the other? It should still help, even if the heel is softer for the cheaper shoe.
The question is if it will allow me to squat narrow and get these sucky quads to grow.
Also:
Quote
Shoes run true to size . Feel great, look great and preform great . I bought these for ATG squats and just started SMOLOV with them . For people saying the heel is not hard enough and compresses, They must of bought a different shoe! These are a great shoe for oly lifts if one cannot afford the upper $ ones . Highly recommend!
Pros:
good traction, high performance, lightweight, good arch support, durable, comfortable, good cushioning, breathable
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Strength, Power, Reactivity, & Speed Discussion / Re: smith machine vs regular squat
« on: December 28, 2012, 05:11:08 am »
I would NEVER use the smith machine for squats... it pulls you way too unnaturally out of position. Also the weight is kinda shady, it depends on how well the Smith Machine is oiled and stuff like that. But the movement is totally wack, go with deadlifts/bss/pistols/dumbbell stepups.
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News, Announcements, & Suggestions / Re: THE FORUM IS DIFFERENT
« on: December 27, 2012, 05:50:54 am »
It would also be nice if the left bar would have the NAMES clickable, not just the arrows in the circles.
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Progress Journals & Experimental Routines / Re: Kingfush
« on: December 25, 2012, 04:59:20 am »
You shouldn't go that high. The calves aren't really fast twitch to begin with (although the only hypertrophy in muscles in general is fast twitch to begin with) but you should go 8-12 reps with the calves. Keeps you safe and helps with both hypertrophy and strength.
I go as low as 8 reps personally with calf raises (bilaterally) and it works pretty well. No need to risk that much just for the sake of using 214324 tons.
You could also go eccentric one leg / concentric two legs. Also a lower weight.
I go as low as 8 reps personally with calf raises (bilaterally) and it works pretty well. No need to risk that much just for the sake of using 214324 tons.
You could also go eccentric one leg / concentric two legs. Also a lower weight.